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About Warmcel 100

Warmcel 100 is a loose-fill DIY cellulose fibre insulation suitable for lofts and timber floors. It is manufactured in South Wales from finely shredded recycled newspapers - the same ones you put in your recycling box. It comes in easy to handle 8kg bags - you just spread it out. It is fire retardant, non-irritant, non-toxic and safe to handle.

Warmcel 100 conforms to British Standard BS5803,1985 "thermal insulation for use in pitched roof spaces and dwellings", and the requirements of BS5803, Part4:1985 "methods for determining flammability & resistances to smouldering". The insulation is composed of cellulose fibres derived from waste newspapers treated with fire retardant and biocidal additives.

Warmcel 100™ has no deleterious effect on PVC covered electrical wiring. Average density installed 32kg/m 3. Thermal Conductivity 0.040W/mK.